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N0.- 752,287. PATENTED FEB. 16, 1901L J.FORD.

PERAMBULATOR.

APPLIOATIDN FILED JAN. 6, 19 03.

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No. 752,237. PATENTED F3316, 1904. J. FORD.

PERAMBULATOR APPLICATION FILED JAN. 6. 1903.

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PERAMBULATOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent N0. 752,287, dated February 16, 1904.

Application filed January 6, 1903.

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Be it known that l, Jos ni Fonn, hairdresser, of (romwelh Otago, New Zealand, have invented certain new and useful linprovemonts in Perambulators, of which the following is a specification. v

This invention relates to pcrarnbulators used for taking infants for an airing.

it consists in constructing a perambulator in such a way that parts of it may be used as a cot, a cradle, a single or double table, a chair, and a rocking-chair, and so that the body may be swung when desired on the frame, and so that the frame and wheels may be adapted to be used for a table and forad u inb-wai ter, and in the features and combination of parts hereinafter described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is an .elevation of the perambulator. Fig. 2 is an end elevation of same. Fig.3 illustrates the frame and wheels adapted to be used for a table and a dumb-waiter. Fig. i is an end view of-th'e body adapted for use as a cot and chair with a table. Fig. 5 is an inverted plan ofthe body. Figffi illustrates the body adapted for use as a cradle or rockingchair. Fig. 7 illustrates the bent backs. Fig. 8 is an enlarged plan of the clamping device. Fig. 9 illus" t-rates another form of legs that may be used in place of those shown in l ig. 4. Figs. 10 to 17 represent details of construction.

In the drawings the same numerals of reference indicate the same parts.

The body 1 is supported at the middle of each end by headed bolts 2, secured thereto and adapted to rest in hollows of the brackets The brackets 3 are supported by the spring-frames 4, the bottoms of which rest on the axles of the vehicle. By these means a swinging support is afforded to the body 1, whereby said body maybe rocked as required. A rail 5 on the frame 1 has a thumb-screw 6 traveling through it provided with a prongcd extension 21, Fig. 8, and adzuited to enter two corrugations of and press against a corrugated plate 22, secured on the body 1, so as to jamb said body and prevent it fronrswinging when desired. A spindle 28, supported'b clips 27 Serial No. 138,035. (No model.

to the bottom of the boot or bodybase 30, is

provided with projection 29, which are adepted by revolving the spindle to engage against the springs 1, thereby locking the body from swinging, Thumb-screws 20, Fig. 1, may

also be used in addition, adapted to work hinges 32 at either end, as illustrated in Fig. 6,

and when folded down form either aci adlep? rocking-chair. Longitudinal rockers may form or be attached to side of boot and do not fold. Longitudinal pieces 31 are provided on the body-base with keys or clips for holding rockers down. Legs provided with casters 11 are placed one at each corner of the base of the body, as illustrated in Fig. 5, so that the body may be removed and used as a chair, as in Fig. 4, or the legs may be of the shape illustrated in Fig. 9, with or without casters, and are constructed of steel hoop bent to shape shown. Two half-round bent bars 12 12 are fitted across the body by fixing them in suitable guides on the inside of the body, so as to form backs for the sitters, as illustrated in Fig. 7. Thesebent barswhen not so used may be placed one at either end of the bottom' of body. A portion or two portions 13 of one of the sides of the body is adapted by means of pivothinges and supports '14, Fig. 4, to be folded outward so as to form a single or double table-chair. This portion or portions of 13 and the support 14 are adapted to be removed and may also be placed so as to form a. table inside the body, as illustrated in Fig. 4 by the dotted lines marked 13. adapted to slide in grooves along the bent bars 12 when used to form a table inside the The table 13 is body, as illustrated in Fig. 4. The use of.

ment illustrated in Fig. 4 may be used simi- 1 larly off the frame as a chair or table-chair, be-

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ing supported bythe four legs. The handle 16 at the same level and forming a dumb-waiter IO capable of being moved from place to place.

A hood may be provided, adapted to fold down and to be reversed in the usual manner.

Figs. and 11 illustrate the guides previously referred to. The part or bent bar 12 rests upon a shoulder formed by fixing pieces 12 on the body of the perambulator before upholstering.

F'gs. 12 and 13 illustrate the grooves in the bent bars 12. The table 13 slides in the said Igrooves or may be withdrawn, if so desiren.

lillustratcs the keys 01' clips previously referred to. 31 is the longitudinal piece attached to the body of the perambulator. 31 a bracket fixed to said longitudinal piece. 31 is a clip which passes through a hole in the rocker l2 and engages bracket 31.

Fig. 15 is a sketch to indicate the position of pivot-hinges 13 on the parts 13 13 previously referred to,

Fig. 16 illustrates a form of pivot-hinge used.

Fig. .17 is a part end view of parts 13 13 and sectional view of body with pivot-hinge 13 in position.

Having now described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a perarnbulator in combination a body portion headed central supporting-bolts in the ends thereof, frame-supported brackets bent to receive said bolts, a frame-supported rail provided with a prong-ended thuinbscrew, and a corrugated plate on one end of said body adapted to receive the pronged end of said screw substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

springs supporting said body, thumb-screws adapted to press against said body through said rails, a pair of bent baclesupporting bars fitted within said body provided with grooves and movable portions in one side of said body adapted to slide in said grooves substantially as described.

4. In a perambulator comprising a detach able swinging. body a corrugated plate on' either end of said body, horizontal rails on the springs supporting said body, thumb-screws adapted to press against said body through said rails, a pair of bent back-supporting bars fitted within said body provided with grooves movable portions in one side of said body adapted to slide in said grooves and apair of rockers provided with pivot-hinges at either end substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

5. In a perambulator comprising a detachable swinging body a corrugated plate on either end of said body, horizontal rails on the springs supporting said body thumb-screws adapted to press against said body through Said rails, a pair of bent back-supporting bars fitted within said body provided with grooves, movable portions in one side of said body adapted to slide in said grooves, a pair of rockers provided with pivot-hinges at eitherend and legs secured to the body-base substantially as described.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two witnesses.

JOSEPH FORD. Witnesses:

A. J. PARK, J. R. PARK. 

